Homemade Fruit Cakes Recipes (With Brandy or Bourbon)
Ingredients
- 1 package spice cake mix
- 1 package vanilla pudding mix
- 2/3 cup apricot nectar
- ¼ cup apricot brandy
- ½ cup vegetable
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup diced dates
- ½ cup diced candied cherries
- ½ cup diced pineapple
- 1 cup diced walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a loaf pan.
- Line a 12-cupcake sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the cake mix, pudding mix, nectar, brandy, and vegetable oil. Beat together until well blended. Beat the butter on medium speed until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time until well blended.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly onto the prepared cake sheet.
- Bake for around 40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before transferring to a cutting board to cool completely.
- Cut cakes into squares or other desired shapes and top with your favorite fruit cocktail.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Tips for Making the Best Homemade Fruit Cakes:
- To start, be sure to use fresh, quality ingredients. This is key for any baked good, but especially important for fruitcakes because there are so few other flavors competing with the fruits. Then, be sure to soak the dried fruits in alcohol overnight. This will help keep them moist and plump during baking.
- Finally, when it comes time to bake the cake, do so slowly and at a low temperature. This will prevent the fruit from burning and help the cake retain its moisture. By following these tips, you'll be sure to end up with a delicious homemade fruitcake that your whole family will enjoy!
- Another great recipe for fruit cake is use bourbon instead of brandy.